Kingyo Books — Creative Sole: Japanese Sneaker Culture — 洛杉磯 美國

Creative Sole, Japanese Sneaker Culture is a book that looks at Japan’s prolific presence in sneaker culture globally in a hardcover, photo-rich 208 page tome. Creative, covetable and cool, Japanese sneakers are some of the most highly sought after in the world today, with an incredible amount of designers, collaborators, artists and makers, all infusing their creative energy into this multi-billion dollar industry.

This book edited by Manami Okazaki includes hundreds of sneakers from the hottest Japanese designers, and collaborations ranging from the crazy to the chic, to vintage, rare and Japan exclusive items. From Asics/Onitsuka Tiger’s Olympic archival items, to the entire portfolio of mita sneakers collabs, to historic Japan-made sneakers sourced from the vaults of Tokyo’s super collectors, as well as Japan themed, rare and limited edition Japanese models, this comprehensive book will thrill all lovers of design and fashion. Included are over 350 sneaker photos, including collaboration kicks with a wide range of creators, from designers such as Comme des Garçons, street wear label BAPE, Nintendo game characters, artist Takashi Murakami, Hello Kitty to skaters like Christian Hosoi.